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(14 articles)J.B. Hunt Positioned to Benefit from Shifting US-China Trade
J.B. Hunt and other freight carriers are well-positioned to capitalize on evolving US-China trade flows, according to the report. The shifting patterns of trade between these two major economies are g
LTL Carrier Shipment Volumes Show Mixed Q3 Trends
Less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers are experiencing uneven shipment volume trends in mid-Q3, with performance varying significantly across the sector. This divergence suggests a fractured demand envir
Fed Rate Hike to 4.00%: What It Means for Freight Costs
The Federal Reserve raised its policy rate by 25 basis points on September 16, 2026, marking the first hike after a series of cuts. The move targets persistent inflation that Fed Chair Kevin Warsh cha
Freight Market Recovery Drives Transportation Stock Gains
The freight transportation sector is experiencing measurable improvement in demand dynamics, creating compelling investment opportunities in transportation-services stocks. This recovery follows an ex
FTR Trucking Conditions Index Shows Sustained Growth Momentum
The FTR Trucking Conditions Index continues to demonstrate positive growth trajectory, indicating a strengthening freight market environment across North America. This sustained momentum in trucking c
Strong July Manufacturing Data Points to Peak Season Freight Surge
July manufacturing data released by FreightWaves reveals exceptionally strong economic signals that should significantly elevate freight demand through the remainder of 2024. The Purchasing Managers'
European Road Freight Transport Volume Surges in 2025
European road freight transport volumes are showing positive momentum heading into 2025, reflecting broader economic recovery and consumer demand patterns across the continent. This uptick in transpor
XPO Reports Rising Manufacturer Demand Driving Logistics Growth
XPO Logistics is reporting a meaningful uptick in freight demand originating from the manufacturing sector, a positive indicator of industrial production recovery and economic expansion. This trend re
PACCAR Q2 Profit Rises as Class 8 Truck Orders Strengthen
PACCAR's second-quarter results reveal a critical inflection point in trucking demand: while overall truck shipments declined 2% year-over-year, profitability surged 24% sequentially and earnings per
FTR Shippers Index Declines as Freight Volumes Weaken
The FTR Shippers Conditions Index has declined again, primarily driven by persistent low freight volumes across the transportation market. This retreat signals continued softness in shipper demand and
FTR Shippers Index Retreats on Weak Freight Demand
The FTR Shippers Conditions Index has declined again, reflecting continued softness in freight demand across North American transportation markets. Low freight volumes are the primary driver of the in
Circle Logistics Scales Drayage to Handle U.S. Port Surge
Circle Logistics is highlighting its enhanced drayage capabilities in response to accelerating demand at U.S. ports, signaling both strong underlying cargo volumes and competitive positioning in the l
$1.5T Defense Spending Surge: What Flatbed Carriers Need to Know
The United States defense budget is set to reach $1.5 trillion with 80% of funding allocated to weapons procurement, a structural shift that will significantly reshape freight demand patterns across t
AI & Defense Spending Surge Could Boost Flatbed Freight Demand
The flatbed freight sector faces a significant upswing driven by two structural demand drivers: the buildout of AI infrastructure requiring data center equipment and materials, and elevated defense sp